Violencia política digital en contra de la mujer: Caso ecuatoriano segunda vuelta 2025

Abstract

Abstract:This research delves into the manifestations of digital political violence against women expressed in the context of the 2025 second round of elections in Ecuador, using social network X as a case study. Through a qualitative content analysis, the types of aggression directed at candidates Luisa González and María José Pinto were identified and determined. The study found that the violent messages focused on attacks against their physical appearance, the underestimation of their intellectual abilities, and considerations of social class, revealing patterns of misogyny that accentuate and perpetuate gender inequalities. This study identifies the predominance of symbolic and psychological violence in the analyzed sample, where the digital space serves as a platform for the reproduction of structural inequalities and patriarchal stereotypes that limit women's equitable political participation. The research contributes to the need to strengthen the current regulatory framework, such as the Democracy Code, to prevent, punish and eradicate political violence in digital environments, to improve equity in women's political participation and raise the quality of democracy in the country.